A Look at the Democratic Contenders
Jacqueline Luqman, Editor-in-Chief of the Luqman Nation talks about potential presidential candidates and how they can serve the black community, realistic goals, and what the black community should demand from…
Elizabeth Warren & Activists, Target the Electoral College
Embedded in the Constitution, the Electoral College may be hard to eliminate. Our guest John R. Koza of National Popular Vote thinks it can be remade to serve the popular…
Pandering, Policy, and the Black Vote
What do top Democratic candidates Sanders, Warren, and Biden offer black voters in 2020? Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This video content is…
Part 2 of First Dem Debate Takes a Deeper Dive Into Climate, Class & Race (2/2)
Kimberly Moffitt and Lester Spence analyze the importance of what was said and not said in the first Democratic Debate Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate.…
First Democratic Debate: A Shift to the Left, Some Shifted More Than Others (1/2)
Analysts Lester Spence and Kimberly Moffit critique Democratic candidates for president as they took on corporate power, healthcare, immigration, gun control, abortion, and Iran. Some ideas and candidates shined, some…
Sanders & Warren Pitch Rival Plans to Address $1.6 Trillion in Student Debt
Renowned education expert Kevin Kumashiro says the plans put forth by two of the leading Democratic presidential candidates are a step in the right direction, but America’s fundamentally broken education…
Kamala Harris Goes After the Black Vote With a Homeownership Plan
Will Kamala Harris’ home ownership proposal address the persistent issue of the racial homeownership and wealth gap, or will her plan create more problems for the very people she aims…
What Is Behind Mayor Pete’s Corporate Pivot on Medicare?
Pete Buttigieg’s sudden shift from supporting to opposing Medicare for All has been remarkable. It no doubt has something to do with his fundraising, says RootsAction.org’s Norman Solomon. Subscribe to…
Joe Biden’s Acceptance of Super PAC Shows Campaign’s Desperation
Joe Biden’s presidential bid is in trouble. His polling numbers are dropping, and so is his fundraising, which is why he’s no longer rejecting Super PAC support, says Norman Solomon.…
Bipartisan NAFTA 2.0 Is Still Fatally Flawed
Congress passed the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) almost unanimously. It contains improvements over the original NAFTA, but still puts corporate interests over those of ordinary citizens, says Jacobin’s Nicole Aschoff. Director/Video…
People Want a Wealth Tax, but Many Politicians Oppose It
Democratic presidential candidates Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders are practically the only major politicians supporting a wealth tax to reduce inequality and fund government programs, even though polling shows nearly…
CNN Attacks Sanders in Iowa Dem Debate
The Warren/Sanders feud is splitting progressives. Can Sanders unite the working class with anti-war policies and Medicare for All? Director/Video Editor: Adam Coley Audio Engineer: Bababtunde Ogunfolaju Camera Operator: Will…
The Case for Elizabeth Warren
Nelini Stamp says Warren addresses race, gender, and class like no other candidate does. Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This video content is…
Michael Moore: It’s Disqualifying to be Funded by Billionaires
Award-winning filmmaker Michael Moore responds to the Democratic presidential debate in New Hampshire. Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This video content is intended…
Warren Makes Final Pitch in New Hampshire
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, who vows to tax the rich to pay for social programs, says New Hampshire isn’t ‘do or die’ for her campaign. Subscribe to our page and support…
Why are More Democrats Breaking Tradition and Boycotting AIPAC?
The pro-Israel group is attacking Bernie Sanders both for his support for Palestinians and for not attending the yearly conference, but he’s not the only person calling out AIPAC’s right-wing…
The Implications of the South Carolina Black Vote for Bernie and Biden
Marcus Ferrell, a former Sanders operative, takes us from the last Democratic debate, to the eve of South Carolina’s primary, to the upcoming Democratic nomination and the war with Trump.…
Is Medicare for All Bad for Union-Negotiated Healthcare?
The argument that Medicare for All will hurt workers because it abolishes hard-earned healthcare benefits of unionized workers has repeatedly been used against Sanders and Warren. But does the criticism…
Coronavirus: Is the Climate Plague Here?
Journalists Bryn Nelson and Jane C. Hu talk about how the climate crisis means we could see more deadly outbreaks, plus the rise of xenophobia as the virus spreads. Producer:…
How Trump Legally Undermines the Law
Trump’s grants of clemency for his cronies and Fox News friends have almost exclusively gone to people who are themselves accused of violating the justice system. Subscribe to our page…
How Presidential Debates Frame Issues to Support Moderate Candidates
A FAIR study of the democratic presidential debates clearly shows that questions for progressive candidates such as Sanders and Warren were always framed critically, while those for moderate candidates were…
Increasing Calls for Warren to Back Sanders to Stop Biden
Joe Biden is a weaker candidate against Trump, argues Roots Action co-founder Norman Solomon. Director/Video Editor: Bababtunde Ogunfolaju Audio Engineer: Adam Coley Visual Producer: Andrew Corkery Chase Producer: Genevieve Montinar…
The Establishment Strikes Back: Biden Pulls Ahead on Super Tuesday
The Democratic establishment gives Biden a big boost, Sanders solidifies second place, Warren finishes a distant third, and Bloomberg is knocked out of the race. Producer: Jaisal Noor Videographer: Cameron…